The Brainwriting 635 method is a structured group brainstorming technique designed to encourage idea generation and development in a collaborative yet quiet setting. The process works as follows:
- Participants and Materials: 6 participants are each given a template consisting of a table with 3 columns and 6 rows (each for one participant).
- Initial Ideas: In the first round, each participant writes down three ideas (one per column) related to the topic or question in the first row of their template.
- Passing and Building: Once the first row is complete (typically after 5 minutes), participants pass their template to the next person in the group. The next participant builds on or develops the initial ideas by completing the second row of the table.
- Repeating the Process: This process continues in a circular fashion, with each participant receiving a new template in every round. The templates are passed five times, ensuring all six rows in each template are filled with ideas.
- Outcome: At the end of the session, each template contains a total of 18 ideas (3 ideas per row × 6 rows), resulting in 108 ideas across the group.
This method encourages creativity, reduces groupthink, and ensures equal participation, as everyone has the opportunity to contribute and expand on others’ ideas independently.
